| Fruits are the result of a flowering plant's ovaries, exclusive to this group and carrying seeds. |
The term 'fruit' refers to the soft, fleshy part of a flowering plant that houses its seeds, created exclusively by angiosperms.
We can broadly categorize fruits into four distinct types:
- Simple fruits
- Aggregate fruits
- Multiple fruits
- Accessory fruits
A simple fruit is the result of a single flowering plant's ovary. Examples include fruits like oranges, peaches, and cherries.
Aggregate fruits are made up of a mass of drupelets, each developed from several carpels of the same flower. Strawberries and boysenberries are examples of this fruit type.
Multiple fruits are formed from carpels derived from numerous flowers, like the fig or mulberry.
Accessory fruits are unique in that they form from tissues outside the carpel, not from the floral ovary. Strawberries and pomegranates are examples of such fruits.
Main Article: Exploring Fruits – Their Formation, Parts, and Various Types
Further Reading:
- The Importance of Seeds and Fruits Formation
- Fruit and Seed Formation | Parthenocarpic Cucumber Seed Production
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